Biography

Rue McClanahan, born February 21, 1935 in Healdton, Oklahoma, is best known for her role as Blanche on the American television series The Golden Girls. Rue's career did not begin in film, but rather on the stage. The Erie Playhouse in Pennsylvania cast Rue in her first role…more

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Trivia and Quotes

Trivia

Rue was the youngest of the four women who starred on The Golden Girls. She is actually 13 years younger than Betty White (Rose) and 12 years younger than Beatrice Arthur (Dorothy) and Estelle Getty (Sophia)!

During the casting period for The Golden Girls, Rue was originally asked to read the role of sweet, naive Rose Nylund. Rue really wanted to play Blanche Devereaux, however, and after reading through as Rose, they eventually decided that Blanche was a better part for her.

Quotes

Rue McClanahan: (about "The Golden Girls") I went into the audition, and I really wanted to play Blanche, but they said, "We want you to read for Rose." And I just thought, "Oh, no, that would be absolute agony if I couldn't play Blanche!" And finally they said, "Why don't you try Blanche?" and I said, "Well, if you insist....."

Rue is a talent that has not been tapped enough. She nails the character every time.

Rue is an actress that I wish we could see more of. She loves her craft, and gives it her all. In playing Blanche on the Golden Girls, she is so convincing, that one forgets it's just a character. I have followed her career ever since I was a little girl, she has always been a favorite of mine. She is beautiful, talented and witty beyond belief. She will appear next on HERE! Tv's "Ryan's Life". She plays a flamboyant grandmother who supports her gay grandson on his path to coming out. Must see tv if you love sassy, sexy Rue!moreless

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